Aya Healthcare
Job Description
Under general supervision and in accordance with the policies, procedures and guidelines established within the organization, the unit and the Michigan Public Health Code, the registered nurse manages the care delivery for patients in the organization throughout the length of stay to achieve quality outcomes and timely discharge by the following: utilizing the nursing process of assessment, planning, diagnosing, implementation and evaluation, coordinating the care provided by other professionals, delegating selected acts, tasks or functions that fall within the scope of professional nursing practice and the abilities of patient care assistants and universal service assistants, providing selected aspects of physical care within the scope of professional nursing practice as appropriate given the patient's level of acuity and complexity of care required and documenting and communicating during each tour of duty the patient's response to care provided, consumption of resources and anticipated needs. Employees providing direct patient care must demonstrate competencies specific to the population served. Required: Associate's degree in Nursing required. Bachelor's degree in Nursing preferred, must obtain within 8 years of hire. Licensed Registered Nurse in good standing for the State of Michigan. As of December 29, 2013, any nurse hired by Bronson who does not hold a BSN (or higher nursing degree) will be given 8 years from date of hire date to obtain. If after 8 years the nurse has not met this requirement, employment will be terminated. BLS certification required by completion of core orientation. Critical care or ALS is required for some RNs unit specific. Work which produces high levels of mental/visual fatigue e.g. interactive and repetitive or small detailed work requiring alertness and concentration for sustained periods of time, the operation of and full attention to a personal computer or CRT between 40 and 70 percent of the time. Involves regularly lifting of bulky or moderately heavy weights (i.e. up to 50 pounds) and occasionally assisting with heavier tasks or expending the equivalent effort in pushing pulling or otherwise handling material equipment and other objects. Standards of Practice: The registered nurse collects comprehensive data pertinent to the patients health or the situation. Assesses the patients physical and developmental needs. Analyzes assessment data to identify appropriate patient needs. Documents nursing history and age appropriate physical/emotional needs/strengths for assigned patients. Reviews vital signs to assess condition of patient and detect deviations from normal. The registered nurse analyzes the assessment data to determine patient problems or issues. Uses the assessment data to identify patient problems. Confirms problems with patient and family when appropriate. Standards of Professional Performance: The registered nurse systematically evaluates the quality and effectiveness of nursing practice. Participates in quality improvement activities. Uses the results of quality improvement activities to initiate changes in nursing practice. The registered nurse attains knowledge and competency that reflects current nursing practice. Participates in ongoing educational activities related to appropriate knowledge and professional issues. Maintains professional records that provide evidence of competency and continued ongoing educational activities. The registered nurse evaluates ones own nursing practice in relation to professional practice standards and guidelines relevant statues rules and regulations. Provides age appropriate care in a culturally and ethnically sensitive manner. Participates in self-evaluation identifying areas of strengths as well as areas benefiting from professional development. Participates in systematic peer review as appropriate. The registered nurse interacts with and contributes to the professional development of peers and colleagues. Shares knowledge and skills with peers and colleagues. Maintains compassionate and caring relationships with peers and colleagues. Contributes to a supportive and healthy work environment. The registered nurse collaborates with patient family and others in the conduct of nursing practice.
Under general supervision and in accordance with the policies, procedures and guidelines established within the organization, the unit and the Michigan Public Health Code, the registered nurse manages the care delivery for patients in the organization throughout the length of stay to achieve quality outcomes and timely discharge by the following: utilizing the nursing process of assessment, planning, diagnosing, implementation and evaluation, coordinating the care provided by other professionals, delegating selected acts, tasks or functions that fall within the scope of professional nursing practice and the abilities of patient care assistants and universal service assistants, providing selected aspects of physical care within the scope of professional nursing practice as appropriate given the patient's level of acuity and complexity of care required and documenting and communicating during each tour of duty the patient's response to care provided, consumption of resources and anticipated needs. Employees providing direct patient care must demonstrate competencies specific to the population served. Required: Associate's degree in Nursing required. Bachelor's degree in Nursing preferred, must obtain within 8 years of hire. Licensed Registered Nurse in good standing for the State of Michigan. As of December 29, 2013, any nurse hired by Bronson who does not hold a BSN (or higher nursing degree) will be given 8 years from date of hire date to obtain. If after 8 years the nurse has not met this requirement, employment will be terminated. BLS certification required by completion of core orientation. Critical care or ALS is required for some RNs unit specific. Work which produces high levels of mental/visual fatigue e.g. interactive and repetitive or small detailed work requiring alertness and concentration for sustained periods of time, the operation of and full attention to a personal computer or CRT between 40 and 70 percent of the time. Involves regularly lifting of bulky or moderately heavy weights (i.e. up to 50 pounds) and occasionally assisting with heavier tasks or expending the equivalent effort in pushing pulling or otherwise handling material equipment and other objects. Standards of Practice: The registered nurse collects comprehensive data pertinent to the patients health or the situation. Assesses the patients physical and developmental needs. Analyzes assessment data to identify appropriate patient needs. Documents nursing history and age appropriate physical/emotional needs/strengths for assigned patients. Reviews vital signs to assess condition of patient and detect deviations from normal. The registered nurse analyzes the assessment data to determine patient problems or issues. Uses the assessment data to identify patient problems. Confirms problems with patient and family when appropriate. Standards of Professional Performance: The registered nurse systematically evaluates the quality and effectiveness of nursing practice. Participates in quality improvement activities. Uses the results of quality improvement activities to initiate changes in nursing practice. The registered nurse attains knowledge and competency that reflects current nursing practice. Participates in ongoing educational activities related to appropriate knowledge and professional issues. Maintains professional records that provide evidence of competency and continued ongoing educational activities. The registered nurse evaluates ones own nursing practice in relation to professional practice standards and guidelines relevant statues rules and regulations. Provides age appropriate care in a culturally and ethnically sensitive manner. Participates in self-evaluation identifying areas of strengths as well as areas benefiting from professional development. Participates in systematic peer review as appropriate. The registered nurse interacts with and contributes to the professional development of peers and colleagues. Shares knowledge and skills with peers and colleagues. Maintains compassionate and caring relationships with peers and colleagues. Contributes to a supportive and healthy work environment. The registered nurse collaborates with patient family and others in the conduct of nursing practice.